We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounts receivable operations and lead a dedicated team in Markham, Ontario. This role requires a skilled individual who can manage multiple priorities, provide mentorship, and ensure efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in AR, invoicing, and general ledger understanding, while fostering a collaborative and approachable work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage the accounts receivable team, providing guidance and support to ensure operational excellence.<br>• Oversee daily AR processes, including invoicing, credit memos, and trial balance preparation.<br>• Ensure accurate application and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.<br>• Coach and mentor team members to enhance their growth and performance.<br>• Monitor attendance and ensure adherence to company policies.<br>• Collaborate with senior finance leadership to align departmental objectives with organizational goals.<br>• Address collection processes and customer inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.<br>• Utilize accounting software systems to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.<br>• Maintain a personable and approachable management style to foster team engagement and collaboration.<br>• Uphold compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
<p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO, the <strong>Chief Financial Officer (CFO)</strong> will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic financial decisions as part of the executive leadership team. This position offers the unique opportunity to succeed the current CFO transitioning into the Chief Operating Officer role—providing essential mentorship and continuity during your onboarding.</p><p>The successful candidate will oversee the financial health of the organization while driving strategic growth initiatives and operational efficiency. With a hands-on approach, you will serve as an advisor and partner to the CEO, COO, and other key leaders to ensure sustainable, long-term value creation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO, COO, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Lead all aspects of <strong>finance, accounting, tax, and treasury</strong> functions, including non-financial areas as assigned.</li><li>Foster interdepartmental collaboration, ensuring alignment across sales, operations, IT, and other functions.</li><li>Develop and oversee the <strong>annual budgeting</strong> and forecasting processes.</li><li>Utilize data analytics and KPIs to drive insights and enable agile decision-making.</li><li>Manage cash flow, monitor financial covenants, and ensure <strong>GAAP-compliant financial reporting</strong>.</li><li>Oversee risk management initiatives and enhance financial controls to safeguard assets.</li><li>Partner with the leadership team to evaluate business performance and lead efforts on innovation and cost control.</li><li>Engage and coach a high-performing finance team, ensuring succession planning aligns with future goals.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external auditors, investors, and lenders.</li><li>Manage all aspects of <strong>public reporting</strong> to ensure compliance and transparency.</li><li>Oversee IT strategy in collaboration with IT teams to support business data and system integration.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Hands-on Accounting Manager</strong> for a Markham client. The ideal candidate will possess practical accounting skills, experience in inventory management, and the ability to lead a team in a collaborative work environment. This role requires close interaction with warehouse operations, handling transactional processes, and providing mentorship to staff. This is a 10-12 month contract, and working arrangement is 5 days onsite. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Oversight:</strong></p><p>· Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end processes.</p><p>· Prepare and submit tax reports, including HST compliance and submissions.</p><p>· Manage customer deposits and reconciliation processes effectively.</p><p>· Hands-on involvement in managing transactional accounting functions across Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Credit.</p><p>· Prior experience with payroll duties using ADP Workforce Now (WFN) is an asset. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Inventory Management:</strong></p><p>· Oversee inventory controls and processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of transactions.</p><p>· Manage and address issues related to shipments, including investigating delays or missing deliveries with the warehouse team.</p><p>· Coordinate sales orders associated with purchase orders and trouble-shoot discrepancies.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is a leading manufacturer in Guelph, Ontario, committed to delivering quality products and maintaining a supportive, team-oriented workplace. They are seeking an <strong>Accounting Coordinator</strong> to join their finance team and play a key role in ensuring smooth financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Process and record invoices, bills, and payments in a precise and efficient manner.</li><li>Monitor financial reports related to receivables and payables, addressing any irregularities.</li><li>Resolve discrepancies by liaising with vendors and customers to maintain strong relationships.</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements and ensure proper account management.</li><li>Handle payments and manage banking activities, ensuring all transactions align with company policies.</li><li>Support month-end and year-end closing procedures by preparing accurate financial records.</li><li>Assist in audits and provide necessary documentation and information as required.</li><li>Collaborate with the accounting team to optimize financial workflows and cash flow management.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>1–3 years of experience in accounting or finance preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounts payable and receivable functions.</li><li>Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar) and MS Excel.</li><li>Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.</li></ul><p><strong>What’s Offered</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth within a stable and reputable company.</li><li>A supportive, on-site team environment in a growing manufacturing business.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled Data Scientist to join our team in Guelph, Ontario. In this role, you will design and optimize systems to manage and analyze data, enabling data-driven decision-making. You will collaborate with stakeholders to create actionable insights and ensure the accuracy and accessibility of data resources.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot systems and databases to support efficient reporting and data analysis.<br>• Develop clear documentation of processes to allow stakeholders to replicate and understand data workflows.<br>• Apply data mining, statistical modelling, and other analytical techniques to create innovative datasets and solutions.<br>• Manage a centralized repository of reports and analyses, ensuring they are accurate and easily accessible.<br>• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and relationships within datasets.<br>• Build and maintain data pipelines to aggregate and integrate information from various sources, ensuring consistency.<br>• Offer technical support and expertise to internal and external stakeholders for data management and analysis tasks.<br>• Collaborate with teams to ensure data visualization tools effectively communicate insights to non-technical audiences.
